Istana Alwatzikhoebillah

Istana Alwatzikhoebillah is the royal palace of the Sambas Sultanate located in Dalam Kaum, Sambas town, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Built between 1933 and 1935 during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Saifuddin II, it serves as the cultural and historical center of Malay heritage in Sambas. The wooden palace features traditional Malay architecture with distinctive tiered roofs and houses royal collections, and remains an important heritage landmark.

Visitors can expect a large traditional Malay wooden palace set in the center of Sambas town near the Sambas River. The complex includes the main palace building with a raised wooden structure, ornate staircases, balconies, and a throne hall displaying royal regalia, photographs, and historical artifacts of the Sambas Sultanate. The surroundings include a courtyard and adjacent royal mosque area. Guided tours explain the architecture and history, with opportunities for photography of the exterior and cultural displays inside.